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New boss search NOT limited to out of work men as Sweet says Luton will ‘get that right’

January 10, 2025 James Cunliffe 1

The search for Luton’s new manager will not be restricted to candidates that are out of work, with CEO Gary Sweet saying the club already have a list of options.  The Hatters parted ways with […]

Luton Town CEO Gary Sweet and Chief Recruitment Officer Mick Harford inside the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital's refurbished emergency department
News

New-look hospital emergency department officially opened

December 17, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on New-look hospital emergency department officially opened

Luton Town Football Club CEO Gary Sweet and Chief Recruitment Officer Mick Harford were the special guests as the newly refurbished and expanded Emergency Department at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital was officially opened. […]

Rob Edwards talks tactics with his assistants Richie Kylle and Paul Trollope
Luton transfer news

Finding hidden ‘gems’ – Edwards reveals how ‘savvy’ Luton compete in the transfer rush

January 30, 2024 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Finding hidden ‘gems’ – Edwards reveals how ‘savvy’ Luton compete in the transfer rush

Luton boss Rob Edwards has hailed the club’s recruitment talents and revealed how data is helping the Hatters compete in the Premier League transfer market by hunting for hidden gems.  In the summer Town managed […]

Elijah Adebayo celebrates his goal against Manchester City, which put Luton 1-0 ahead of the European champions
Luton Town news

Adebayo can match old Harford record as Edwards explains Morris goal drought

December 16, 2023 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Adebayo can match old Harford record as Edwards explains Morris goal drought

If Elijah Adebayo scores against Bournemouth today he’ll be the first Luton player to score in three consecutive top-flight games since Mick Harford, 31 years ago, with boss Rob Edwards saying the club legend is […]

Mick Harford as Luton train station announcer ahead of the Hatters' Premier League debut at Brighton and Hove Albion
Luton Town news

Harford turns Luton train station announcer ahead of Premier League debut at Brighton

August 8, 2023 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Harford turns Luton train station announcer ahead of Premier League debut at Brighton

Hatters legend Mick Harford will be making special announcements at Luton train station this week ahead of Town’s Premier League debut at Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday.  Now the chief recruitment officer, the former […]

Mick Harford
Luton Town news

Harford lays out target and ‘big asset’ that can keep Luton in Premier League

June 26, 2023 Sportsdesk 1

Mick Harford says Luton are “dreaming” and “full of confidence” going into their first ever Premier League campaign and he has highlighted how many wins will be needed to stay in the division, plus a […]

Luton players lift Tom Lockyer's shirt and the Championship play-off trophy after winning promotion to the Premier League
Luton Town news

‘Luton Town is a family now’ – Lockyer hails Hatters’ emotional tributes

June 6, 2023 Sportsdesk Comments Off on ‘Luton Town is a family now’ – Lockyer hails Hatters’ emotional tributes

Tom Lockyer has hailed the Hatters “family” after he was at the forefront of Luton’s promotion party despite lying in a hospital bed after collapsing at Wembley.  The defender’s Championship play-off final lasted only eight […]

Manager Rob Edwards being interviewed onstage in St George's Square with the Luton players behind him as fans flooded the town centre to get a glimpse of their newly-promoted Premier League heroes
Luton Town news

Town turns orange as thousands line streets to greet Premier League Luton Town

May 29, 2023 Sportsdesk 3

Thousands of Hatters fans lined the streets of Luton today to welcome home their Wembley heroes after a play-off final victory saw them promoted to the Premier League on Saturday.  Town won 6-5 on penalties […]

Rob Edwards applauds Luton fans after the Championship play-off semi-final win over Sunderland
Luton match preview

Edwards: ‘Anyone could’ve come in and done what I’ve done this year’

May 26, 2023 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Edwards: ‘Anyone could’ve come in and done what I’ve done this year’

Rob Edwards says he’s not giving himself any credit for guiding Luton to the precipice of the Premier League, insisting his job has been “pretty easy” to maintain a winning team because the club has […]

Mick Harford thanks the Luton fans
Luton Town interviews

Harford wants Brad Pitt to play him in movie if Luton reach Premier League

May 25, 2023 James Cunliffe 1

Mick Harford joked that Brad Pitt should play him in the film about Luton’s Renaissance from the Conference to the Premier League – if the Hatters win promotion.  Town face Coventry on Saturday at Wembley […]

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